So . . . since BlogHer 2011 is in San Diego it would be foolish of me not to attend. I am going with few expectations beyond meeting people in person that I know through the blogosphere. I am not going to learn how to "monetize" my blog. I would love to be paid for my writing at some point, but not for this blog; I love the community and the freedom to write whatever and whenever I want. Plus, I'm a terrible salesperson.
In addition, I can barely remember to pick winners for the giveaways I host. Which reminds me . . . the winner of the E-Mealz.com giveaway is . . .
#1 (randomly chosen):
Looks interesting. I'm not sure it would work for me long term, but I'd be interested in trying it to see. Especially since it includes Aldi, my basic grocery.
Posted by: Katherine | July 05, 2011 at 08:50 AM
Back to BlogHer: My plans are somewhat loose--I haven't even looked at the schedule--but I do have the important things penciled in.
- Lunch on Thursday with my dear friend, JCK from Motherscribe. This will make our third "in real life" meeting. As an added bonus, I'm rooming with her Saturday night in her hotel room. I can't wait.
- Dinner on Thursday night with one of the smartest bloggers I know (and her equally smart daughter; her husband is coming too, but I have no idea how smart he is!), Magpie Musing.
- Friday night Suzy Soro from Hollywood: Where Hot Comes to Die is going to spend the night here (she will sleep in the very same bed BOSSY slept in). Suzy and I are two people that pretty much have nothing, lifestyle-wise, in common, and yet we get on terrifically. I'm pretty sure that hanging out with Suzy is going to mean I get to meet Tanis from Attack of the Redneck Mommy. And that? Might cause me to swoon.
- Saturday--my in real-life friend Deb of San Diego Momma (who I happened to meet through blogging) has arranged a luncheon which will include several spectacular people including the inimitable VodkaMom. I know, be still my heart.
Those are the plans--the rest remains to be seen, but I assure you I will keep you posted and report back. If any of you are planning to be there, please let me know so we can be sure to meet.
BlogHer is next weekend--this weekend is the Water Polo Junior Olympics; Mr. Fix-it, Social Butterfly, Peanut and I are heading to Irvine to cheer on Danger Boy and his 18U team. We'll be gone through Tuesday, so posting may be light, nonexistent OR I may have great photos and be dying to share them with you. Who knows?!
Have a great time at the blogging thing! Hope Danger Boy and his team do brilliantly in the Water Polo.
Posted by: Reluctant Blogger | July 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Maybe one of these times it's in CA I'll go. Although I'm more of a just playing around blogger it would be fun to see people IRL.
Posted by: mom taxi julie | July 29, 2011 at 11:44 AM
I wish I could be there to meet people, but alas I am Driving Mr. Ernest almost every day and have no life. (Just kidding.) Have fun fun fun!
Posted by: Smalltown Mom | July 29, 2011 at 12:04 PM
can't wait to meet you!
(drop major andre into the conversation with my husband...)
Posted by: magpie | July 29, 2011 at 12:57 PM
I can't believe that it is in CA and I can't attend. Have lots of fun and tell all.
Posted by: Brightside-Susan | July 29, 2011 at 02:16 PM
That will so great to meet all those bloggers! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
Posted by: Jenrantsraves | July 29, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Vodkamom cancelled and will not be coming either to our lunch OR BlogHer!! Pity, huh?
Posted by: Suzy | July 29, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Cool! I won. And good timing because I am sick of meal planning and school starts Monday here (yes, it's ridiculously early, but we get out early for summer too and have extra breaks throughout the year). I need a push and I think the e-meals might do it. Thanks.
Posted by: Katherine | July 29, 2011 at 05:43 PM
I hope the tournament goes well this weekend.
You are the hostess with the mostess....you will have a blast at Blogher.
ps. I knew you were not attending for monetize reasons too. :)
Posted by: Busy Bee Suz | July 29, 2011 at 06:43 PM
So envious--you will have a blast no doubt!
Posted by: green girl in wisconsin | July 29, 2011 at 06:46 PM
You have a ferocious amount of fun in front of you--and I'll be lapping it up, vicariously. I can't WAIT.
Posted by: Jocelyn | July 31, 2011 at 02:33 AM
I've still never been to BlogHer and I've been at this since 2005. No sense ruining my streak now.
Posted by: Schadenfreude Warehouse | July 31, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Jenn, I am really excited about our lunch and you being my roomie on Saturday night, too! It sounds like you will be a social whirlwind!
Go, Danger Boy! I'll be thinking good thoughts and can't wait to hear.
See you on Thursday!
Posted by: JCK (Motherscribe) | July 31, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Nice that you get to meet magpie :-) Look up my friend Megan from agirlmustshop...she'll be there :-)
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